3 Allegion women honored in the SIA Women in Security Forum Power 100

Two of the three Allegion winners traveled to Las Vegas, Nevada, in April for a ceremony at the International Security Conference (ISC) West.

Allegion is proud to share that three team members have been named to the Security Industry Association’s (SIA) Women in Security Forum (WISF) Power 100: Christin Kinman, Maggie Ober and Allison Robinson.

The SIA WISF supports the participation and retention of women in the security industry and provides opportunities that foster growth and advancement. Through programs, professional development and networking opportunities, the WISF engages members, both men and women, who share this goal.

Now in its fourth year, the WISF Power 100 program honors 100 women in the security industry each year whose outstanding accomplishments and success stories are breaking barriers, redefining the faces of leadership and showcasing the innovative contributions women bring to the industry. Last year, four Allegion women were honored. This year, three more Allegion women have been recognized — from a pool of nearly 500 nominations.

These honorees were recognized in front of their peers on April 4 at the International Security Conference (ISC) West, one of the world’s largest security industry events. Explore the complete list of the 2025 SIA WISF Power 100 honorees.

Learn more about the Allegion honorees and their contributions to the security industry as they continue to lead and innovate in their fields.

Maggie Ober

Maggie Ober, Allegion’s information technology (IT) director of Overtur™ software delivery, began her career outside the tech industry. With a bachelor’s degree in public relations and political science, she began working in political communications. Seeking new challenges, she transitioned to Allegion in a digital marketing communications role where she gained a comprehensive understanding of Allegion’s brands, products and customers.

In 2017, she moved to project management within Allegion's IT function.

"I wasn't a technical person, but I embraced non-technical roles like collaborating with business stakeholders to understand the problems we needed to solve, coordinating with developers and managing timelines, budgets and personnel. Ultimately, I strategized the best approach to deliver our software,” said Ober.

Her growth in IT continued, and soon after earning a master’s degree in business administration (MBA) in 2022, she advanced to her current role: leading five software delivery teams for Overtur, a cloud-based ecosystem for collaboration on door security and openings. Ober's journey from communications to IT highlights Allegion’s strength-based culture; she has leveraged her communication skills to drive solutions for her team and customers within IT.

Maggie Ober

Allison Robinson

Allison Robinson

Allison Robinson, director of brand and solutions marketing for Allegion Home, began her marketing career in the business-to-business (B2B) sector, learning about product lifecycles, strategic pricing and commercial sales. Ten years ago, she brought these skills to Allegion, later transitioning from B2B to business-to-consumer (B2C) when she became brand manager for Allegion Home, Schlage Residential and shifted her focus to the consumer market.

Now as director, Robinson leads a team dedicated to the evolution of access solutions as the market shifts from traditional locks to digital and mobile credentials. Her team actively engages with consumers to better understand their needs. Guided by consumer insights and backed by Allegion’s capabilities, Allegion Home has been able to introduce products to the market that are the first of their kind, such as the Schlage Encode™ Smart WiFi Deadbolt launched in 2019 and the Schlage Sense Pro™ Smart Deadbolt, available later this year.

Through Allegion’s industry involvement, particularly our seat on the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) Board of Directors, Robinson and her team also support the education and adoption of industry standards that drive innovation and benefit consumers.

“I’m proud of these accomplishments, but even more so of my role in leading a team that accomplishes great things together,” said Robinson. “It's been rewarding to cultivate an environment of trust with my team, where they have an avenue for creativity and feel they can confidently bring their ideas to the table. Anyone can be the leader of an idea.”

Christin Kinman

Christin Kinman, an end user sales consultant for the Mid-Atlantic region at Allegion, brings a blend of expertise and passion to her role, despite not having a traditional background in the security industry. With a bachelor's degree in civil engineering and a master's degree in public health, Kinman has always recognized the safety of others as a driving force in her career. She previously worked in the medical industry where she managed sponsored research projects. Before joining Allegion, Kinman worked for a faith-based organization where she focused on enhancing safety and security measures for schools.

“I have a fundamental belief that people working in, attending or sending their children to schools have the right to a secure environment that is supportive of their safety,” said Kinman. “We have a duty to create environments where people can feel safe and secure in the places where they work, attend school or otherwise.”

Her commitment to safety led her to collaborate with an Allegion end user sales consultant while in her previous role, where she successfully implemented security solutions for schools. This connection eventually led her to her current role at Allegion, where she continues to champion safety and security, working closely with schools, houses of worship and nonprofits.

Christin Kinman

Kinman attributes much of her success to the support of her peers, particularly a group of women who provide her with connection, perspective and support.

“What this Power 100 recognition means to me is that women are claiming their space in this industry,” said Kinman. “Now that I’ve been recognized, I ask myself: who are the young women in engineering or security that I can reach behind and pull up next to me?”

Christin Kinman